PPA wants me to turn myself in
I got an email from the PPA. It seems our Attorney General wrote to support the UIGEA and I should call him. The little gotcha is Indiana is one of the state where state law makes online play illegal — basically, they want me to turn myself in. OK, I'm not too bright. I did that.
I went to the website. The AG doesn't provide an email address — I see why they wanted me to call. Constituents seem too bothersome. So, I went to the Governor's site and asked him to forward it. I wanted to copy to him anyway. Nice guy with solid ideas about what is right.
The site by the way (in.gov) is loaded with 404 errors (page not found) and is really an embarrassment to Hoosiers. Clumsy, overly busy design to boot. Anyway, here is a copy of the letter I sent turning myself in:
Dear Mr. Zoeller
I am a constituent that even voted for you. I’m almost 70 and live in Portage.
I see you have supported the UIGEA. I also know that it is illegal to play poker outside the state supporting casinos. Well, Greg, I play poker. Loose the damn hounds.
If I went to your casino, I’d have to play at dollars level. Online I play at much lower level. I play every day. It keeps me active and is a lot cheaper than a monthly cable bill.
I recall your office’s wrath at government over the GM bonds. It did suck to have the rules changed in a way that cost the state account substantial loss. One should be able to expect reasonable rules without government interference.
So, why do you and the state intrude in what I wish to do for enjoyment and mental stimulation? Yes, I agree it should be regulated. That is much different from outlawing one’s pastime as you have and again seek to do.
I’ve been around a long time and lived in much less regulated times. Those were also pretty good times. The law was respected. The new “Nanny” state and political correctness has reduced society’s respect. You make laws without regard for future effect. Every law comes with future impacts that aren’t considered in their writing.
You may feel that gambling is wrong. That’s your choice. I don’t and it gives me pleasure. When you approach 70, there isn’t a lot of that around. And, now you are seeking to limit mine. That is shameful.
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Terrific letter.
I don't have much confidence in the PPA. This is just another example of why.
I haven’t been overly impressed with the PPA either. Even with their high-rent former Senator, it seems a lot like amateur night. I’m afraid that they aren’t able to motivate the members in any manner approaching the way the NRA does. It all seems slap-dash.